Condiments, Sauces & Canned Goods

How long does homemade aioli last in the fridge?

3–4 days
Fridge — USDA FoodKeeper guidance for aioli (homemade)

Homemade aioli keeps 3–4 days in the fridge — raw egg and garlic mean no grace period, so make it the day you plan to serve it.

How long does it keep?

Fridge 3–4 days

Can it sit out?

Homemade aioli is perishable — the FSIS 2-hour rule applies.

Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).

The 2-hour rule, in full →

How to tell if homemade aioli has gone bad

  • A sour or sharp smell running under the garlic
  • The emulsion broken into loose oil and paste
  • A gray or yellowed cast across the surface

When in doubt, throw it out.

Keep the jar at the back of the fridge rather than in the door — a warmed emulsion splits, and it never whisks back the same.

Quick answers

How long does homemade aioli last in the fridge?

Homemade aioli keeps 3–4 days in the fridge — raw egg and garlic mean no grace period, so make it the day you plan to serve it.

How long can homemade aioli sit out?

The FSIS 2-hour rule applies to homemade aioli. Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).